HIS 295-04 - Special Topic: Islamic Empires

4 credits (Spring)

This class explores the history of and life in Islamic Empires. After a brief survey of the first Islamic Empires, we will focus on the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires during the early modern and modern periods. Our explorations will center political and religious history, also incorporating intellectual history and cultural expression to gain an appreciation of the richness and diversity of Islamic Empires in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Mediterranean regions.

Prerequisite: HIS 100 or second-year standing.
Instructor: Saba